A record number of First Nations musicians made their presence felt at the 2024 ARIA Awards this week.

Wednesday's Awards ceremony saw several Indigenous artists take to the stage to both perform and present, including Jessica Mauboy, The Kid LAROI and 3%.

Held at Sydney's iconic Hordern Pavilion the event also welcomed BARKAA, Briggs, Budjerah, Emily Wurramara, Emma Donovan, Kobie Dee, Miss Kaninna and more.

"It's my favourite thing to be amongst mob. There is going to be plenty of mob taking out awards this year," BARKAA told Style Up.

First Nations artists dazzled on the big night.

Best Country Album went to Troy Cassar-Daley, Best Cover Art to Kill The Dead by Daniel Boyd and Nomad Create for 3% and Best Use Of An Australian Recording In An Advertisement went to JK-47's "End The Trend" for Cancer Council and Bolster Group.

Emily Wurramara's album NARA won Best Adult Contemporary Album, while Teacher Of The Year went to Nathaniel Miller of Bulman School, Bulman Community, Arnhem Land.

Best Hip Hop / Rap Release went to 'Kill The Dead' by 3%, Best World Music Album went to Dobby for Warrangu: River Story and the Best Original Soundtrack or Musical Theatre Cast Album went to Far Away Downs – created predominantly by Indigenous artists.

Taking home her first ever ARIA, proud Warnindhilyagwa woman from Groote Eylandt, Emily Wurramara, shared her excitement upon accepting her award.

"To all the mob in the room your ancestors are watching and they are so proud. This is my first ever ARIA," she said.

While Indigenous artists were strongly represented among the winners, a number of nominees who did not walk away with a gong have stunned music lovers with their achievements this year.

Miss Kaninna made history as the first independent Aboriginal woman to be nominated for a debut single, 'Blak Britney' - which was up for three nominations including Best Soul/ R&B Release, Best Independent Release and Best Video.

"It's been kind of scary because I haven't put out a full piece of work before but now I have I feel like it is nice, I have worked so long and so hard on it, now it's finally out there," she said.

"It's been quite an interesting ride, I am the first independent Aboriginal woman to be nominated for a debut single, which is such an honour. I am just really honoured to be here."

ARIA chief executive officer, Annabelle Herd expressed her excitement for both nominees and winners.

"It has been an absolutely huge year for Aussie music and this year's ARIA Awards will showcase that landmark moment as our artists celebrate major success on the global and local stage," she said before the ceremony.

"The 2024 ARIA Awards nominees aren't just loved at home; they're commanding audiences from Europe to the U.S to Asia and collaborating with international icons while bringing a distinctly Australian perspective to the cultural conversation.

"All of us at ARIA are so proud of this genuinely global-facing industry that proved tonight exactly how much Australia has to be proud of when it comes to homegrown music," she said later that night.

"I'm beyond excited for the future of Australian music after seeing the incredible talent of the winners, performers, and nominees at this year's Awards."

The ARIA Awards are supported proudly by the NSW Government through its tourism and events agency, Destination NSW.